Explosive racing at Nitro

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By Roger Harnack
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Explosive racing at Nitro

Last updated 5/19/2023 at 9:33am

Roger Harnack | The Journal

Ryan Wyatt flies over the handlebars of his motorcyle after losing control part-way up the 1,100-foot course on Rattlesnake Ridge near Vernita.

Hundreds of motorcyle racers from across North America the braved Rattlesnake Ridge near Vernita during three days of action during the Washington Nitro Nationals from May 6-8. Racers pitted their skill against a clock and a 1,000-foot course that gained 900 feet in elevation.

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